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Mar 12

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Patriots Day weekend 2018

We have information about parking and street closures for the Boston Marathon, Patriots Day Parade, BAA 5K, Invitational Mile, and Kids Relay Races.

Mar 12

More than 1,000 young people attend Youth Summer Job Fair

The deadline to apply for summer jobs is March 30.

Mar 9

Firsts from the women of the City Council

There has been at least one woman on the Boston City Council for the past 41 years, since 1974. The current makeup of the Council includes the most women ever in history! In honor of Women’s History...

Mar 9

FoodCorps members to serve in Boston Public Schools to increase access to healthy meals

2018-2019 FoodCorps AmeriCorps service member applications available through March 15

Mar 9

Demolition Delay application: 502 3rd St., South Boston

The application is to demolish a single-family residence at 502 Third Street in South Boston.

Mar 8

Traffic Advisory for March 10 and 11, 2018

Massachusetts Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project will impact traffic and parking on Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11, 2018

Mar 8

City Hall gallery exhibits recognize Women's History Month

Several exhibits featuring female artists are on display in honor of Women’s History Month.

Mar 8

City Council stands by students to end gun violence

The Council adopted a Resolution to Support the March for Our Lives and Comprehensive Action to Halt the Epidemic of Gun Violence.

Mar 8

Meet Jessie Gideon Garnet, Boston's first black woman dentist

Dr. Jessie Gideon Garnett was the first black woman to graduate from Tufts Dental School and the first black woman to practice dentistry in Boston.

Mar 7

City preparing for upcoming winter storm

Boston Public Schools are closed but City buildings will stay open. We're encouraging residents to plan accordingly when traveling.

Mar 7

Wagging Wednesday: Meet Chiko, a Chihuahua-Yorkie Mix

Update: Chiko was transferred to another facility. We'll continue to update our Boston Animal Care and Control Shelter page with adoptable animals.

Mar 7

March is National Nutrition Month

Read below for information on health and nutrition, and learn about the new City Wellness Portal.

Mar 7

Black History Month: a celebration of black immigrants

At this year’s Black History Month Event, "The Diaspora: A Celebration of Black Immigrants," Councilors Campbell, Edwards, Janey and Pressley welcomed a host of individuals to celebrate those whose...

Mar 6

Huntington Theatre will remain a cultural space

The Council passed a message and order approving the City of Boston to accept the right to enforce a use restriction to ensure that the Huntington Theatre continues to be used as a theater or similar...

Mar 6

Quick tips for staying cyber secure

Paying attention to a few quick tips can make a big difference and keep you cyber secure.

Mar 5

‘Tis the season for cross-cultural collaboration

The first few months of a new year are always exciting because they’re jam-packed with celebrations of different cultures.

Mar 5

Five students win Black History Month art contest

Students were asked to visit one or more sites related to Boston’s Black History and submit artwork inspired by or related to the place they visited.

Mar 5

Campus sexual assault survivors fight for justice

New state legislation is aimed at increasing students' safety on campus and providing additional resources for survivors of sexual assault.

Mar 4

Councilor judges Jamaica Plain spelling bee

Councilor O’Malley facilitated the annual Spelling Bee at the Joseph P. Manning Elementary school in Jamaica Plain. Fifty fourth- and fifth-grade students competed in the competition.